Transferrin
| Abbrev Code: | TFER | ||
| Order Code: | LAB133 | Order Name: | Transferrin |
| Synonyms: | Siderophilin; TFER; See Iron; See FE | ||
| Methodology: | Immunological agglutination | ||
| CPT Codes: | 84466 x1, 84466 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Green (lithium heparin, gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection 1.25 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 8 days at room temperature; 8 days refrigerated; 6 months frozen. Freeze only once. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Roche-UMMC East) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 200-360 mg/dL |
| Use: | Index of nutritional status; increased in iron deficiency anemia. |
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